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Standard Cited: 19100147 D The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 314928060
Citation: 01033
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 04/08/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/01/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/27/2011 | 11/01/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2011 | $4,900.00 | 04/27/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 033 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the energy control procedure) was not done in sequence and it did not contain the elements as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(D)(1) through (d)(6): The employer does not establish a procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) taht cover application of control such as preparation for shutdown; machine and equipment shutdown; machine equipment isolation; lockout or tagout device application; release of stored energy; and verification of isolation. This violation was observed on or about October 20, 2010 while replacing a leaking valve on the line from the cyclone to the crystallizer. Section (c)(4)(i) of LOTO not being followed during a valve change. Section There was a procedure for the sweetner tower but it lacked the sequence of LOTO as defined in the standard. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard regarding at least annual periodic inspections of energy control procedures. A method of abatement is to develop and implement procedures for the application of energy